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Spoiler Alert · 1 day ago

Buyer Operations Specialist

Spoiler Alert is a fast-growing Series A SaaS company focused on expanding consumer access to affordable essentials by unlocking the value in surplus inventory. The Buyer Operations Specialist will manage buyer networks, drive engagement, and support supplier-driven buyer programs, ensuring successful transactions and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the operational point of contact for wholesale buyers, and drive strong engagement including effective onboarding, activation, and overall satisfaction
Support buyer-facing education, training, communications to reinforce Spoiler Alert’s value proposition and drive engagement and satisfaction
Independently engage buyers - via calls, outreach, and follow-ups - to accelerate deal flow and resolve friction
Support the vetting and onboarding of new buyers into the network, including the identification of new buyers for specific suppliers in coordination with the Buyer Business Development team
Own buyer network health for a portfolio of 30-50 supplier accounts, in collaboration with the Customer Operations team
Drive improved buyer engagement, liquidity, and outcomes within portfolio supplier programs, serving as a day-to-day execution partner
Actively match products to buyers, providing deal-level hustle to move inventory and unlock transaction volume
Provide consultative guidance to suppliers on building, optimizing, and scaling their buyer programs based on product mix, market dynamics, and buyer demand
Inform suppliers on the latest buyer purchasing trends and capabilities
Manage and report on buyer aggregate KPIs, performance trends, and engagement metrics
Act as the voice of the buyer internally, collaborating closely with teams to provide key insights, flag product enhancement opportunities, and represent customer interest
Contribute to team scalability through documentation, playbooks, and process optimization

Qualification

Buyer OperationsConsumer Goods MarketData AnalysisSaaS ExperienceProject ManagementProblem-SolverClear CommunicationCollaborativeAdaptable

Required

4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Seller in the consumer goods Secondary Market, ideally with experience in the wholesale space
Experience managing multiple projects workflows and maintaining outcome-driven, high-value customer partnerships
Experience working with data sets to extract insights, drive decisions, and report on performance

Preferred

Experience in startup or scale-up SaaS environments

Benefits

Remote-first environment, with co-working access for locals in BOS, NYC, & DEN
Competitive salary and stock option packages
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Climate-focused, pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options
12-16 weeks of paid parental leave + flex return to work
15+ company holidays, including an "End of Year Reset Week"
20 vacation days and 10 sick days per year
Focus Fridays (no meetings after 1PM local)
Summer Fridays (1/2 day)
Paid volunteer outings and civic engagement leave
Annual flex funds for remote work needs, learning & development, and socializing with colleagues
Company-sponsored $500 FSA contribution

Company

Spoiler Alert

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Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company helping perishable CPG brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$16.17M
Key Investors
Collaborative FundMaersk GrowthAcre Venture Partners
2021-12-01Series A· $11M
2018-10-18Seed· $2.5M
2016-11-16Seed· $2.5M

Leadership Team

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Ricky Ashenfelter
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Emily Malina
Co-Founder & President
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